A blog about healthy organic living, and life in general

Category: Health

When I saw this picture, I thought it represented everything I think about when thinking about doTERRA. DoTERRA means “Gift of the Earth” and this picture sums it up beautifully. What better gift to give to yourself than natural, holistic oils? Since the cold and flu season are […]

Okay…so I’m on a coconut water kick. Sparkling coconut water that is! I was recently on the east coast visiting my family in New Jersey. My sister, Amy, knows that I love sparkling water and asked me if I’ve ever tried Sanavi. She handed me a glass, I […]

Don’t ask me how or why, but some how I came home from Whole Foods with farro. What is this grain and what am I going to do with it? Well from the package front it says that farro is a good source of fiber. Okay…that’s good. More […]

Today is August 6th and it won’t be long until my kiddos come back to school. For those who know me, you know that I teach 7th grade English and History. It’s so important to me to remain healthy as well as my students throughout the school year […]

I love granola! Whenever I have yogurt for breakfast I sprinkle it with fresh blueberries and granola. Sometimes I munch on it for a crunchy snack. I have been buying organic granola for a while now and I thought it was about time to try and make my […]

This is one of my absolute favorite summer time salads. It’s really quite easy to make and your family will love it. It’s perfect for a hot summer night or taking to a BBQ. I try to make this when the ingredients are in season for the best […]

Nothing is more satisfying than the smell of homemade muffins wafting through the house. Today I just needed that homey smell. Yes! These are gluten-free. Although I don’t have a diagnosed sensitivity to gluten, I definitely notice that I become sluggish and I feel like my brain is […]

A couple of years ago a friend casually mentioned that she had been using essential oils for the past 20 years. Naturally the first thing that came to mind was the pleasant smelling aromas of a day spa. Along with the aromatic component, most essential oils can […]

There is a huge difference between gluten and gluten-free cookies (in my opinion), so don’t be fooled into thinking when you take that first bite that the two will be synonymous. There are key differences in appearance, texture, and flavor of gluten free cookies. Appearance – When I bake […]